C36 AMG, C43 AMG (W202) 1995 - 2000

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Old Nov 17, 2020 | 02:35 PM
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Wow, we need this done to our cars.

These guys detail a white C43 to the limits. Very encouraging to have seen this.

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Old Nov 17, 2020 | 03:25 PM
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05 c55 silver, 98 Imperial Red C43
2000 model looks to be a very low mileage one too.
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Old Nov 18, 2020 | 03:24 AM
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Nice to have a good cleaning team. I do this every time I take Grandma out.... just joking of course
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Old Nov 18, 2020 | 07:44 AM
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Super cool..,, i didn't clean myself like this..

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Old Nov 18, 2020 | 02:42 PM
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Lol almost makes me embarrassed of my 43, I probably have the worst condition C43 on this forum
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Old Nov 18, 2020 | 05:31 PM
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I bought a white c43 from Hayden a member here. When I went to buy it I was so surprised how nice and clean it was. I have kept up with all the mechanical but the paint needs to be buffed and detailed. This video made me really want to take care of the paint. Have 3 air boxes to do and than the car will get some attention.
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Old Nov 18, 2020 | 06:05 PM
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, should be here in a week. Time to SHINE!
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Old Nov 18, 2020 | 06:36 PM
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I guess only the US models got the interior wood trim? The wood looks so much better and more luxurious.
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Old Nov 18, 2020 | 08:50 PM
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I just bought a RUPES LHR21ES Big Foot Random Orbital Polisher, should be here in a week. Time to SHINE!
Looks like a nice buffer/polisher. I use a Makita, has turned out to be really good.
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Old Nov 18, 2020 | 08:52 PM
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What do you guys think they charge for something like this?
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Old Nov 19, 2020 | 08:28 PM
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What do you guys think they charge for something like this?
I would put it in the $3k range, mostly labor. I'm assuming that they did a ceramic coating based on showing the heat lamps in addition to the full detail and paint correction.
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Old Nov 19, 2020 | 09:37 PM
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I would put it in the $3k range, mostly labor. I'm assuming that they did a ceramic coating based on showing the heat lamps in addition to the full detail and paint correction.
I was thinking 1.5 but if you're right that's crazy.
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Old Nov 20, 2020 | 10:29 AM
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No way.

This was an easy polish job the paint must have been in good shape.

A 3k job will include clay, buff/cut, polish, protect and more. Usually all of those steps are done if the paint is really bad
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Old Nov 20, 2020 | 01:06 PM
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Go check out their website. I promise, these guys are not touching your car for $1.5k

Granted it is in Hong Kong, so probably double that, but in a different currency.

https://www.contempoconcept.com/
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Old Nov 20, 2020 | 01:16 PM
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Sure but ive done a full paint correction on my c43. Theres way more involved than whats seen in this video. That job can be done in less than a day.

Heres a 3k detail in the USA.

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Old Nov 23, 2020 | 02:15 PM
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Mine is nowhere near that good but it's not bad! When I got it it was full of scratches and swirls. Still need a paint in a near future since the clear is fading and there's a bit of rust..

When I got it, almost looked like a dark charcoal.

When I did the paint correction in April.
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Mine is nowhere near that good but it's not bad! When I got it it was full of scratches and swirls. Still need a paint in a near future since the clear is fading and there's a bit of rust..

When I got it, almost looked like a dark charcoal.

When I did the paint correction in April.

That's a nice difference! My black car runs nice but has alot of rust. I'm hoping one day it will look like yours.
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Lol almost makes me embarrassed of my 43, I probably have the worst condition C43 on this forum
Off topic: Hey, I'm in Delray!
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Lol almost makes me embarrassed of my 43, I probably have the worst condition C43 on this forum
I promise you, without a doubt, mine is worse.
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I promise you, without a doubt, mine is worse.
Why? We need proof
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I legitimately might shoot a youtube walk-a-round of mine tomorrow. It's probably the saddest "running and driving" C43 on the planet.
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I legitimately might shoot a youtube walk-a-round of mine tomorrow. It's probably the saddest "running and driving" C43 on the planet.
im pretty sure I have you beat for that title
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Not that worse bro., normal due age..

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